La Liga kick-off times leave fans, clubs in spin

The second round of fixtures sees Champions League participants Malaga and Valencia both kick-off their matches, against Real Mallorca on Saturday and Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday, at 23:00 local time.

Last week's deal, that appeased the feuding rights holders Canal+ and Mediapro who share the broadcasting of La Liga in Spain, has led to the professional league (LFP) spreading games across a dizzying set of times on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

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